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Frances Barnes
2003
DADE CITY, Fla. —Frances Barnes, 82, of Dade City died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at Pasco Regional Medical Center.
She was born in South Brewer, Maine.
She lived at the Edwinola in Dade City for three years, moving from Zephyrhills.
Mrs. Barnes was a retired secretary in the education system.
A memorial service will be held in the Rose room of the Edwinola, Saturday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m.
Mrs. Barnes is survived by two sons, Gerald W. Barnes of Ubana, Vt., and Gregory Barnes of Winthrop, Maine; one daughter, Debra Tisdale of Sarasota; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Oakley Funeral Homes, Zephyrhills.
Theresa G. Bernier
1942-2003
AUGUSTA — Theresa G. Bernier, 61, of Sewall Street died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born in Waterville, Jan. 12, 1942, the daughter of Leo and Ida (Rossignol) Poulin.
Theresa graduated in 1960 from Lawrence High School of Fairfield and married Roland Bernier, Aug. 4, 1962, at the Sacred Heart Church in Waterville.
"Mom started her day with a cup of coffee and her morning papers. Once the papers were read, her day would begin. Some of her daily activities included shopping, housekeeping, gardening, and having family and friends visit. She enjoyed collecting, especially Beanie Babies and hummingbirds. She spent most of her time taking care of others, and she loved being there when someone needed her.
Theresa had a heart of gold. There are so many people who loved her and prayed for her throughout her illness. Mom was the backbone of our family and taught us what being a family meant. Nothing was more important to Mom than her family and friends. We couldn't have asked for a better Mom for us and a better wife for our Dad. The strength and courage that she showed us this past year has taught us a lot about her, and how to handle the most difficult times that we may face. She adored her grandchildren and they loved their "Memere." They were her pride and joy."
She was predeceased by her mother, a brother, Clement Poulin, and sister, Ina LeBreton.
She is survived by her husband, Roland Bernier of Augusta; a son, Michael H. Bernier and his wife, Angelia, of Bangor; two daughters, Debra L. Bernier of Augusta and Tina M. Esterline and her husband, William, of Fairbanks, Alaska; her father, Leo Poulin of Oakland; two brothers, Henry Poulin and his wife, Debbie, Joe Poulin and his wife, Ruth, all of Oakland; two sisters, Marie Palmer and her husband, Lloyd of Columbus, Ohio, and Rita Stanton of Waterville; three grandchildren, Brittany Bernier, Renee Bernier and Alyssa Esterline; special friends, Yvonne Leadbetter of Winslow and Patricia Enman of Brewer; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visiting will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Augusta, with the Rev. Michael Seavey as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta 04330; or the American Diabetes Association, 10 Bangor St. Suite F, Augusta 04330.
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Audrey B. (MacQuarrie) Gunsolley
1925-2003
SAGAMORE BEACH, Mass. — Mrs. Audrey B. (MacQuarrie) Gunsolley, 77, of Sagamore Beach, died at the Tobey Hospital Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003.
She was born in Berlin, Feb. 16, 1925, the daughter of Aubrey and Marjorie (Harris) MacQuarrie. She had lived in Holliston before moving to Sagamore Beach 11 years ago. She had worked as an administrative secretary in the textile division at the U.S. Army Natick Labs.
She was an avid reader and her love of beach walking started her on her other great love, collecting sea glass.
Mrs. Gunsolley was the wife of the late Harold M. "Gunny" Gunsolley. She was the beloved mother of Rachael "Rayann" and her husband, James A. Ryan, of Plymouth, and Linda E. and her husband, Wayne R. Elliott, of Palermo, Maine, sister of Allan MacQuarrie of Berlin, Jean Gilchrist of Marlboro, Susan Goguen of Canada
, and the late Patty Bryant. She was the loving grandmother of Kathleen and her husband, Matthew McGuire, of California, James and his wife, Lindsay Ryan, of Duxbury, and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Christ Church Episcopal, 149 Court St., Plymouth. Relatives and friends are invited.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 3 Forest St., New Canaan, Conn., 06840.
Arrangements are in the care of Bartlett-Garrity Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Peter B. Johnson
1923-2003
GARDINER — Peter B. Johnson, 79, formerly of Delmar, N.Y., died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at the Robinson's Health Care Facility in Gardiner.
He was born in Utica, N.Y., April 17, 1923, a son of Chester and Lemina Pollard Johnson.
Peter was educated in New York schools and was an Army veteran of World War II in the medical corps, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He retired in 1988 after many years of government service for the State of New York.
John enjoyed traveling, high school football and big band music.
He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Morris Johnson, March 3, 1999.
He is survived by two stepdaughters, Kathleen Anagnostis and her husband, Louis, of Bernardsville, N.J., and Diane Davalla and her husband, Richard, of Gardiner, and Cape Coral, Fla.; a nephew, Bruce Johnson of Atlanta, Ga.; a niece, Victoria Johnson of Georgia; four step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held in the spring in the family lot in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.
Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.
Billy S. Moutsos
1984-2003
SANFORD — Billy S. Moutsos, 19, of Sanford died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, in Lyman.
Billy was born in Sanford, Jan. 7, 1984, the son of George Moutsos and Carol Pelletier Taylor. He attended Massabesic schools and was a communicant of Holy Family Church in Sanford.
When Billy was not helping out at the Milk Room in Waterboro, you could find him playing around with his friends. He enjoyed playing basketball, football, baseball, and lifting weights at the gym. Billy was an all-around good man who truly cared for others.
Predeceasing him was a sister, Amy Pelletier.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Carol and Mark Taylor of Waterboro; his father and fiancee, George Moutsos and Jeanelle of Sanford; his grandparents Raymond and Geraldine Pelletier of Sanford, and Steve and Mary Moutsos of Gardiner; his girlfriend of two years, Jessica Flaherty; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A period of visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. An 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 at Holy Family Church in Sanford.
Memorials may be made to the Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care and Cure, 12230 White Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430.
To leave condolences, please visit www.healdfuneral.com.
Joyce Kathleen Oldenburg
1935-2003
LITTLETON, Colo. —Joyce Kathleen Oldenburg died Jan. 23, 2003, at Porter Hospice in Littleton. She was 67.
A funeral service was held Jan. 28 at Idledale Community Church. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery
in Somerville, Maine.
She was born in Augusta, Maine, March 17, 1935, to Harold E. Sr. and Kathrine J. Brann.
For many years she was self-employed in general sales. She attended Idledale Community Church. Her interests were in gardening.
Survivors inlude a son, Mark of Idaho; three daughters, Kathrina Jean Turnbow of Texas, Karen Oldenburg Daniel of Georgia, and Tara Lee Colpitts of Colorado; and a brother, Harold E. Brann of Palermo, Maine. There are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter PO Box 7964, Boulder CO 80306.
Arrangements are by Evergreen Mortuary, Evergreen.
Patricia J. Morgan
1939-2003
LEWISTON — Patricia J. Morgan, 63, a resident of 47 Drummond St., Auburn, died Friday, May 23, 2003, at Central Maine Medical Center following a long illness.
She was born in Hartland on June 9, 1939, the daughter of Maurice E. and Bernice M. (Harding) Morgan. She was graduate of the Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield in 1957.
She had worked in many factories in Maine, Connecticut and South Carolina, making many friends along the way. She moved back to Maine in the early 1980s, when her illness prevented her from working.
She loved traveling, bird watching, photography and especially her precious pets. She lived life to the fullest and was always there when someone needed help. Patricia will be sadly missed by all of her friends and caregivers.
Survivors include nephews and their families in Texas and Arizona, and her friends who loved her like family.
She was predeceased by her parents.
At Patricia's request there are no formal public services. Arrangements by the family-owned Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring St., Auburn 784-6449.
Alexis Brann
2003
CHELSEA — Alexis L. Brann, daughter of Scott K. and Charity Temple Brann, was delivered on Sept. 23, 2003, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.
Alexis touched our hearts and left our lives on Sept. 23, 2003. She is survived by her parents of Chelsea; two brothers, Thomas and Joshua Brann, and her sister, Brittany Brann, all of Chelsea; maternal grandparents Robert (Bob) and Wilhelmina Temple of Bowdoin; maternal great-grandmother Doris Temple of Bowdoinham; maternal great-grandparents Connie and Phil Densmore of Winthrop; paternal grandparents Merlene and Conrad Fyfe of East Pittston; paternal great-grandparents Hazel and Forrest Mattson of East Pittston; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Relatives and friends are welcomed to attend.
Edward Burt Dunne
2003
FARMINGDALE — Edward Burt Dunne, 70, died Sept. 19, 2003, at Augusta.
He was for many years a summer resident of Port Clyde. Born in Metuchen,N.J., he was the son of the Rev. Harold and Mrs. Elizabeth Dunne. He served with the Marine Corps from 1953 to 1955. He graduated from the University of Maine and taught special education for many years in Long Island, N.Y. He married Sara Carter Snow in 1958.
An avid boater and fisherman, he kept a boat at East Boothbay.
He was predeceased by a brother, Richard Dunne.
He is survived by his children and grandchildren, Capt. Anne Dunne-Hayes and her daughters, Rhyannon Elizabeth and Heather Elaine, Elizabeth Dunne Thiesmeyer and her children, Jessica Wynne, Michael Allen and Alexander Scott, Edward Alan Dunne and his sons, John Edward and Timothy Ryan; his sister, Ann Dunne Snow of Port Clyde; and his longtime dear friend, Leslie Stewart and her family of Farmingdale.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept 27., at the Dunne family lot at South Parish Cemetery
(Ridge Church) in Martinsville. Family and friends are cordially invited to come. Please omit flowers.
Donations may be made to the Family Violence Project of Augusta, P.O. Box 304, Augusta 04332-0304; or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter, P.O. Box 8730, Portland 04104.
Arrangements are under the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
